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 MHM Women's Tribute Memorial Lodge - Winnipeg MB Posted by:  PeterNoG
N 49° 52.653 W 097° 14.104
14U E 626805 N 5526509
This Manitoba Historical Marker is on the grounds of Deer Lodge Centre about 100 feet west of Women's Tribute Memorial Lodge in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Waymark Code: WMKX0Q
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 06/05/2014
Views: 3
Marker Name: Women's Tribute Memorial Lodge
Agency: Manitoba Heritage Council
Languages: English & French
Location:
on the grounds of Deer Lodge Centre (2109 Portage Avenue)
near a winged statue
about 100 feet west of Women's Tribute Memorial Lodge
Winnipeg
Marker Text:
The Women's Tribute Memorial Lodge is a significant building, developed as a veterans' memorial with funds raised, by the women of Manitoba. The Lodge was conceived as a symbol of gratitude and remembrance for those who served in the First World War. Constructed in 1931, the building was not just a monument, but a living memorial containing an auditorium, games room and a special space called the Room of Silence. These facilities were used by the veterans from the Great War to help them continue with their lives, and as a commemorative space to remember all those that had served their province and country. Designed by prominent Manitoba architects George W. Northwood and Cyril W.U. Chivers, both of whom had served in the First World War, the Women's Tribute Memorial Lodge also is a rare Manitoba example of the Art Deco style of architecture. With its basic cubic form, crisp edges and effective geometric decoration, it is an exemplary example of the style.
Website: [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link]
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